WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP 225th ANNIVERSARY PARADE

Today, I accepted the invitation to join in the celebration of West Hanover Twp 225th Anniversary. What a great morning for a parade. Blue skies, no humidity, lots of laughter and fellowship as we waited for the parade to begin. Congrats to West Hanover Lions who helped organize the Parade as well as initiate PR for their Club by being in the Parade. Penbrook Leos, along with their three advisors, Kathy, Carolyn, and Sean, were in attendance as well. I will admit it was a bit hilly and a little long in length, but I made it. I did have a backup plan: Lion Larry Hoffman volunteered to pick me up in his corvette, if I ran out of steam. Consider attending and/or participating in the Penbrook Halloween Parade or Harrisburg Holiday Parade. It's a great way to show your stuff and have fun at the same time. Thanks to King Lion Matt for sharing the experience.

KidSight Screenings in Franklin County
I had the opportunity to help with the Head Start Vision and Hearing Screenings this week. Tuesday morning I arrived in Waynesboro to assist for a few hours. Four Clubs were represented that day: Chambersburg Evening, Waynesboro, Chambersburg Noon, and Greencastle (along with Buchanan Lioness). Lions Merrilynn and Bruce Kessler provided direction and encouragement. I started with the 3 eye tests (lazy eye, depth perception and color blindness) with King Lion Denise Heck. Mid morning I worked with Lion Bruce completing hearing screenings. I will confess I was a bit nervous. I don't like objects placed in my ears so I can imagine how the kids felt. But after awhile and with the patience of Bruce and the kids, I got the feel for which way to adjust the tips and was able to get the machine to test. Thanks to ALL who participated this week in the various screenings throughout Franklin County.

FIRST OFFICIAL CLUB VISIT

My first official Club Visit was on Monday, August 16 to the Duncannon Lions Clubs. King Lion Lynn Rothermel was there to greet me. I introduced myself to the members as they arrived. Some faces I recognized from the previous year's visit with IPDG Dalton. We had a delicious meal of turkey and roast beef with all the fixings. I was honored to induct 9 new members into the Club. We even had a visit from their Lion Mascot. Congrats to Duncannon Lions for sharing their story of service with others.

Penn National Lions Club Charter Night

Last evening I attended the Penn National Lions Club Charter Night held at the Waynesboro Country Club. They are currently at 92 charter members. Yes, you read that correctly!! It was a wonderful evening of fellowship, fun (the tailtwister made out quite well) and support given to our newest Club in 14-T. They received a banner, stand, filial, gavel, gong, cup with Lions Toast engraved on it, money for Administration Fund, a brick at Beacon Lodge. PIP Clem Kusiak and his wife, Jeanne, journeyed from Baltimore area to join in the festivities. Thanks to all who made the evening a special night for all of us. And to the person who took the new gong, King Lion Dick will be seeking you out for a Club visit from the Penn National Lions.

OLD HOME WEEK
Every 3 years, Greencastle celebrates OLD HOME WEEK. It began in 1902 and this is the 37th year clebration. The Lions, Lionesses, and Leos are actively involved with the festivities. Leos helped to get the town ready for visitors by helping with the organized Cleanup of the town. The Lionesses sponsor a Flower Show and Fun Dog Show. The Lions coordinate the parade. Congrats to PCC Dr Terry Musselman, who created a one dimensional window display for Greencastle Lions, which won an Honorable Mention in the display contest.

New - District Governor's Blog

This blog has been re-purposed to serve as a blog for our District Governor of 14-T.  Watch this blog for news from the District Governor and have the chance to respond.  The first blog post will be coming soon, so be sure to check back.  We also plan to post the latest blog post on the District 14-T website for easy access and reference.